German Biergarten • Oct. 11 from 5:30-10 p.m. – The Deustcher Club of Clark, 787 Featherbed Ln., will hold an authentic German Biergarten, with German and American food and beverages available for purchase. There will also be a Volkswagen auto show. The event is open to the public; admission: $2 per person. No outside food, pets, bicycles, skates, skateboards, etc. Info: 732-574-8600

Classic Car Show • Oct. 13 – The Woodbridge Corvette Club will host its 28th annual Corvette, Classic Car & Truck Show at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., Woodbridge. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Woodbridge Food Bank. Info: 908-753-7229.

Flea Market • Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The Proprietary House, 149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy, will hold its first fall flea market in the parking lot. The house will also be open for free tours, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Vendor spaces are $20 (you must provide your own tables). Email info@theproprietaryhouse.org

Civil War Lecture • Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. – Historian Mark J. Luongo will talk about the 39th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, better known as the Garibaldi Guard, and its participation in the Civil War at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. Info: 908-709-7272.

Coat Drive • Oct. 19 & 20 – The Council of Catholic Women, Church of the Sacred Heart, 531 Washington Ave., South Amboy will collect coats for the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Drop off coats at the church entrance or in a receptacle located across the street in front of Memorial Hall. Info: 732-525-2696.

Proprietary House Ghost Hunt • Oct. 19 from 8-11 p.m. – Paranormal investigators are welcome to bring their own equipment to attempt to document evidence of supernatural activity at the Proprietary House, 149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy. An expert guide will show guests around the basement and first floor to investigate and conduct EVP sessions. Light refreshments. Admission: $20. Reservations required; email Greg Caggiano at nyr1199@comcast.net. Children under 15 not permitted.

“Fighting For Respect” • Oct. 20 & 27 at 1:30 p.m. – The Springfield Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., will present a two-part program, “Fighting for Respect: Jewish and African American Experiences in the Sport of Boxing.” Free and open to the public. Info: 973-276-4930 or www.springfieldpubliclibrary.com

Oktoberfest Trip • Oct. 21 at 8 a.m. – The South Amboy Y is planning a day trip to the Platzl Brauhaus in Pomono, N.Y. to celebrate Oktoberfest. There will be music, dancing, entertainment & outdoor activities. Cost is $82, which includes bus transportation and four course family style dinner. Space is limited. Register at the South Amboy YMCA welcome desk. Info: 732-316-8205 or mike.tonzola@ymcaofmewsa.org

Service Auction • Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. – The Deustcher Club of Clark, 787 Featherbed Lane, will hold a service auction. Tickets are $25 at the door and include dinner of German food, beer, wine, soda and dessert. Info: 732-574-8600.

Proprietary House Ghost Tours • Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 from 7-11 p.m.; Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 from 6-10 p.m. – The Proprietary House, 149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy will host ghost tours led by a psychic or other expert. The tours last approximately an hour and children are welcome. Admission: $10 suggested donation. Info: 732-826-5527 or www.theproprietaryhouse.org

SAT Review • Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Morning Star Community Urban Renewal Development Corporation’s Constine Evans Scholarship Fund will host an SAT review program for high school students at the Linden/Roselle Community Center, 1238 E. St. Georges Ave., Linden. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration: $10 – sign up online at mscdcsatreview2013.eventbrite.com

Calendar Dinner Dance • Oct. 26 from 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. – St. Ann’s Society of Assumption Catholic Church in Perth Amboy will hold its annual Calendar Dinner Dance in the school auditorium, 380 Meredith St. Includes a buffet by Pantagis Diner and DJ music. Tickets are $30 per person; call 732-826-0767.

Book Club • Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. – The Cranford Public Library’s Readers’ Forum will meet in the library at 224 Walnut Ave. to discuss Garth Stein’s novel, “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” New members welcome. Info: 908-709-7272 or email library@cranfordnj.org.

Political Fundraiser • Nov. 1 from 6-8 p.m. – The NJ State Industrial Union Council is holding a reception to support Democrat Barbara Buono’s gubernatorial bid at the home of Karina Wilkinson, 100 Lawrence Ave., Highland Park. Tickets start at $35 per person. Info: http://BuonoForGovernor.com/Event/NJIUC or 954-673-1168

Identity Theft Program • Nov. 6 from 7-8 p.m. – Dr. Bobby Fewell will lead a program concerning identity theft at the Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield. Members of the Springfield Police Department will make the presentation. Free admission. Info: 973-376-4930 or www.sfplnj.org.

Museum Trip • Nov. 7 – The YM-YHWA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union, will take a bus trip to the Jewish Museum in Manhattan to see the exhibit “Chagall: Love, War and Exile.” Fee includes brown bag lunch. $60 for members, $70 for guests. Call 908-289-8112.

Antiques Appraisal • Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. – Ken Jakuplo of Ken’s Antiques in Summit will offer antique and jewelry appraisals at the Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield. Participants are asked to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to sign in, and pre-registration is highly recommended. A donation of $3 per item to the Friends of the Springfield Free Public Library is suggested. Info: 973-376-4930.

Book Group • Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. – The Springfield Free Public Library’s (Really Good) Book Discussion Group will meet and discuss The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker at the Palmer Museum. Refreshments. New members welcome. To reserve a copy of the book, call 973-376-4930 x228 or email questions@sfplnj.org.

Craft Show • Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The North Brunswick Woman’s Club is sponsoring a pre-holiday Craft Show and Tricky Tray Raffle at Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, 1740 Rt. 130N, North Brunswick. Free admission. Raffles called at approximately 1:30 p.m. Must be present to win.